JaderBug Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 I was playing with Jade last night in a big open parkinglot, playing a game of chase. We were having lots of fun, and Jade was enjoying being able to run around at light speed, but I didn't think to realize that the concrete/asphalt would be terribly hard on her poor feet. Now she is sore and her pads, though not bleeding, are pretty ripped/scuffed up. She is walking very tenderly, I know they're hurting her. What should I do?? Will she be alright if I just give her a little R&R? or do I need to wrap her feet in anything? So far she has been laying down a lot and licking her feet. She seems to be in good spirits but I know she's hurting... I feel awful about it. Any suggestions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Try putting some Bag Balm - you find it at Walmart for $7/box - on her paw pads. It helped my dog tremendously at the begining of this year, after a long spell of ripping his pads at least a couple of times a week. It makes their pads softer, more flexible, and they don't get those horrible burns/peels. While they're healing, try to limit her activity and if they're pretty bad, get some baby socks and wrap the foot in those, you can secure them in place with rubber bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 A product called "Tuff Foot" is good. It toughens the pads and helps those that are soft and tender. Beware though, on torn up pads it will sting! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 This happened to my Celt once, on blacktop with sand. He literally took the outer surfaces off parts of two feet (and took a few toenails down to the quick) and it was extremely painful. I had no access to bag balm at the time. I just gave him some healing time, no fast work but gentle walking on soft surfaces, and he was pretty sound within a few days. Avoid fast work on that type of surface, keep an eye on the pads to make sure there is no infection, keep them clean (but it sounds like she's taking care of that), and give her a few easy days to get mending. Best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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